Senior Principal Product Design Engineer

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

Harman seeks a highly skilled and versatile Principal Product Design Engineer to join our team. This unique role combines the responsibilities and skills of a seasoned product manager, front-end software engineer, and UX designer, serving as a central point of coordination for UX design efforts across our software organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in UX design, front-end development, and product management, along with excellent coordination and communication skills.

About the Team

You will report to the Sr. Director of Software Engineering

What You Will Do

• Act as a liaison between product management, engineering, and UX design teams, facilitating communication, collaboration, and alignment on UX priorities and deliverables.

• Lead the design and development of intuitive, user-centered interfaces for desktop, mobile, and web applications, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.

• Translate product requirements and user feedback into wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that effectively communicate design concepts and interaction flows.

• Work closely with front-end engineers to implement UI designs and ensure consistency, usability, and accessibility across all software applications.

• Partner with our Test Validation team to ensure quality and reliability through automated and manual testing.

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions and iterate on designs based on user feedback and insights.

• Drive continuous improvement of UX processes, tools, and best practices within the software organization.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to members of the UX and front-end engineering teams, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.

What You Need

• Proven track record of successfully coordinating UX design efforts across cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality software products on time and within budget.

• Passion for user-centered design, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• 10+ years of experience in UX design, front-end development, enterprise software development, and product management roles.

• Previous experience working with 3rd party development and UX design organizations.

• Ability and desire to lead a small team of UX designers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or related field.

• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar.

• Strong understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as Angular and Qt.

• Familiarity with WebGL or other similar 3D modeling technologies a plus.

• Experience with agile development methodologies and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Figjam/Miro.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate design concepts and influence stakeholders at all levels.

What is Nice to Have

• Understanding of Professional Solutions in the domain of Audio, Video, Lighting & Control.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.

• Willingness to work remotely or at a Harman office.

• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

What We Offer

• Fully remote opportunity with travel as needed to Richardson, TX.

• Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Savings Retirement plan.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.

• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration.

• On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development are provided by our Wellness Committee, Volunteer Committee, and Harman Women’s Network.

• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.

• Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world.